​What is a thesis? The thesis is a statement (usually a single sentence) that expresses the central idea or main argument of the essay and reflects the writer’s purpose for writing it. It typically appears at the end of the introduction, as the last sentence (though it may appear elsewhere). For more on introductions, see our handout Writing an Effective Introduction. The thesis may be implied or explicitly stated, but should always be evident to the reader. The thesis may differ depending on the type of writing (argumentative, persuasive, informative, narrative, etc...). The thesis should be restated in a new and interesting way in the conclusion.<!--EndFragment-->

​Parts of a thesis: Thesis statement = Claim + Supporting Points Claim: This part states the main idea of the essay, and tells your reader what you intend to convince them.

For example, being a vegetarian is better than eating meat…

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Supporting Points: This part lists the major supporting points to be discussed in the body of the essay, and it tells your reader what they should expect to learn in support of your claim, and in what order.

For example,

​Supporting Point 1: because it is healthier, Supporting Point 2: costs less, Supporting Point 3: and doesn’t harm animals. Put your claim and your supporting points together into one sentence that expresses the central idea of your essay. This is your thesis statement:

Being a vegetarian is better than eating meat because it is healthier, costs less, and doesn’t harm animals.

How to write Body Paragraphs

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